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Spring Airlines to start daily Shanghai-Penang flights from Jan 30
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 — Spring Airlines will commence daily flights between Shanghai and Penang beginning January 30, 2026, further strengthening air connectivity between China and Malaysia. Tourism Malaysia deputy chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said the new service will
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Penang police arrest six men in restaurant fight
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 — Police arrested six men to assist in investigations into a fight involving a group of individuals in front of a restaurant along Jalan Lenggong, Jelutong here last night. North-east District police chief ACP Abdul Rozak
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PKR drops Shamsul Iskandar as Melaka chapter chief amid corruption trial, appoints Adam Adli as replacement
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Datuk Seri Mohd Iskandar Mohd Akin was dropped as PKR’s Melaka chief as the former political secretary to the prime minister goes on trial for corruption. Shamsul, popularly known as Sam, will be temporarily replaced
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Anwar announces Cabinet reshuffle: Jo Ghani takes over at Miti, Hannah Yeoh now FT minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled a reshuffled Cabinet lineup in a special announcement broadcast live at 3.30pm today, ending months of speculation over vacancies. Among the most notable changes is the appointment of
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Penang’s Muslim-friendly eateries can expand with halal certification
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 — Muslim-friendly food and beverage establishments and producers in Penang have the potential of expanding into global markets if they look into obtaining halal certification, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said halal certification
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Man pleads not guilty to machete attack on surau caretaker in Taiping
TAIPING, Dec 16 — A man pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to causing grievous hurt by slashing a surau caretaker with a machete last Wednesday. Kamarulzaman Kamarudin, 56, is accused of attacking Normuda Mod Noor, 68,
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Whistleblower Protection Act amendments to be tabled next year to stop criminals exploiting law, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next year to clearly distinguish genuine whistleblowers from criminals seeking to hide behind the law, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
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Manager duped out of RM2.54m in elaborate phone scam in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 — A private company manager lost more than RM2.54 million after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate that falsely accused him of involvement in criminal activities in an incident here recently. Penang police chief Datuk
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Thunderstorm alert until noon for Selangor, KL, N. Sembilan and Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting four states until 12 noon today. In a statement at 9am, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather is expected
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Air Selangor named one of world’s top 3 ‘outstanding’ water utilities for climate action
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Air Selangor has been named one of the top three “Outstanding Utilities” in the world by the International Water Association (IWA), which recognises exceptional climate leadership among water utilities. The recognition, announced at the IWA
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